ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries ctober 1 99 4/555O Copyright holders information on Internet The Harry Ransom Humani­ tie s R e s e a rc h C e n te r (HRHRC) at the University of Texas at Austin and the Uni­ versity of Reading Library in Reading, England, are jointly creating a database of authors an d copyright holders e n ­ titled WATCH (Writers and Their Copyright Holders). In th e in itia l p h a s e s , WATCH will be limited to lit­ erary authors in the English language w hose papers are housed in archives and manuscript repositories. Project directors are Cathy Henderson, research librarian at the Ransom Center, and David Sutton (presently completing w ork on the Location Register of English literary manuscripts and letters) at Read­ ing. The absence o f any directory or register of the holders of copyright in works by English- language authors has long been a source of concern for researchers and scholars working with primary source material and this concern has been discussed by ACRL’s Rare Books & Manuscripts Section (RBMS). A text file of the database is available free of charge as a gopher file on the Internet. Us­ ers may locate the file on the University of Texas G e n e r a l L ib r a r ie s ’ g o p h e r . P o in t to gopherhost.lib.utexas.edu 70. The path is 1/UT Austin Catalogs/Harry Ransom Humanities Re­ search Center/WATCH. Inquiries and suggestions about the project s h o u ld b e d ire c te d to C athy H en d erso n , HRHRC, P.O. Drawer 7219, Austin, TX 78713- 7219; (512) 471-9119; e-mail: hmabl03@utxvm. cc.utexas.edu. UC-Irvine dedicates new library The University of California, Irvine, dedicated its new Science Library on October 4, 1994. Designed by the architectural firm o f James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates, Lon­ don, and the IBI Group/L. Paul Zajfen of Irvine, the $32 million, six-story structure is one of the largest integrated science, technology, and medicine libraries in the nation and the larg­ est in California. It has 131,000 assignable square feet with a capacity of 500,000 volumes. New« f r o m th e f i e l d M ary Ellen Davis Situated betw een the Col­ lege o f Medicine and the School o f Biological Sci­ ences, the Science Library has over 2,000 individual re a d e r stations, graduate and faculty reading rooms, an interactive learning cen­ ter, and a variety of user services. ACRL offers accreditation advisors ACRL has a resource list of regional accreditation advi- sors/resource people w ho can assist librarians reparing their libraries for the accreditation rocess. Each advisor has served on at least hree regional accrediting teams a n d /o r has xpertise in accreditation by professional asso­ iations. Most regional accrediting organizations re represented. For the names of advisors in our region, contact Mary Taylor at ACRL (800) 45-2433 ext. 2515 or mary.taylor@ala.org. If you have accreditation experience, meet he criteria listed below, and w ould like to be n a c c re d ita tio n advisor, c o n ta c t Carolyn usenbury, Chair, Standards & Accreditation ommittee, Meriam Library, California State niversity, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0295; e-mail: aroly n _ d u sen b u ry @ m acg ate.csu ch ico .ed u . ou will then be asked to complete a short orm outlining your experience and interest. he criteria are: 1) an ALA-accredited degree n library/information science; 2) knowledge f academic librarianship, its role in higher edu­ ation, and the accreditation process; 3) inter- an m la y K rr y K e : itd rec otoh P p p t e c a y 5 t a D C U c Y f T i o c The new Science Library at UC-Irvine. gopherhost.lib.utexas.edu cc.utexas.edu mailto:mary.taylor@ala.org mailto:carolyn_dusenbury@macgate.csuchico.edu 5 5 6 / C&RL News U LS in M ia m i—le a d e r s h ip is th e fo cu s The ULS Executive Committee took the following actions during its meetings at ALA Annual Conference in Miami Beach: decided that the ULS Research and Publication Com­ mittee should offer its forum for potential writ­ ers and researchers at alternating ALA Mid­ winter Meetings, with the next one in 1996; asked the ACRL Board to appoint a task force to plan and conduct a study of accrediting agencies; selected Louise Sherby to join Elaine Didier as one of its at-large members (the ALA ballot inadvertently instructed voters to se­ lect one rather than two names; Sherby re­ ceived the second highest num ber of votes); decided not to revise university library stan­ dards, meaning that the current standards will remain in force for five years. Leadership is on everyone’s mind as we face the challenges of rapid and constant change in libraries and in the information world. This was evidenced in the Librarians in Higher Education discussion which featured Hannelore Rader (Cleveland State University). Rader echoed many of the themes heard dur­ ing the ULS program while advising attend­ ees to learn the “culture” of their institutions. That culture includes language (terminology) and unwritten rules as to how decisions are made. Getting out of the office and around the university is critical for networking on the campus. Rader summed up her advice by say­ ing, “Be alert— knowledge is pow er.” The Current Topics Committee planned a discussion forum on the relationship between computer science and libraries for the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia in Febru­ ary 1995. The tentative title is “Stable Rela­ tions in Unstable Times.” Participants will rep­ resent various organizational arrangements, such as merger of com puter services and li­ braries, libraries under the direction of com­ puter centers, and com puter centers under the direction of libraries. The committee also submitted a proposal for a panel discussion on the issue of distance learning to be held at the ACRL National Conference in Pittsburgh in March 1995. The ULS Communications Committee con­ tinues to look for effective ways to bring news of the section to members and potential mem­ bers. The ULS brochure published in 1993 is being sent to ACRL chapters for distribution at fall meetings. The committee is drafting a volunteer form for prospective ULS commit­ tee assignments. Thanks to Don Frank (Harvard University) and Terry Ann Rohe (Portland State Univer­ sity) for helping provide information for this conference summary.— Sharon Walbridge, Washington State University "W hat, Me—A Leader?" Several speakers explored leadership from a variety of perspectives in ULS’ program, “What Me—A Leader?” Skills, traits, opportunities, and motivations of leaders were discussed. Brooke Sheldon, dean of the GSLIS at the University of Texas, noted “Leadership Traits.” personal, communication, and organizational skills; 4) have served as a mem ber on three or more accreditation teams for a regional accred­ iting association (e.g., Middle States, Southern, Western) or professional association (e.g., Na­ tional Council for Accreditation of Teacher Edu- cation-NCATE, Accreditation Board of Engineer­ ing and Technology, etc.). ACE seeks fellows The American Council on Education (ACE) seeks nominations/applications for its 1995-96 Fellows Programs. Join the network of 1,100 individuals w ho have gained the expertise nec­ essary to assume significant leadership posi­ tions at two- and four-year institutions. If you are: a faculty member or administrator w ho has at least five years experience in higher educa­ tion; interested in higher education adminis­ tration; eager to develop your own leadership abilities; or interested in spending a year w ork­ ing closely with senior administrators learning about issues and trends affecting higher edu­ cation, th en contact: ACE Fellows Program Office, O ne D upont Circle, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036-1193; (202) 939-9412. The application deadline is November 1, 1994. BIS needs presenters for 1995 Seven presenters are needed for breakout ses- October 1 9 9 4 / 5 5 7 Think about the “best boss” with w hom you’ve w orked, suggested Sheldon. C onsider the personal and professional qualities of this in­ dividual. Each of us possesses positive quali­ ties that contribute to a sense of collegial lead­ ership in our libraries. A “sense o f vision” is important. Also, a “sense of community” pro­ vides perspective. At colleges and universi­ ties, leaders in libraries need to be active con­ tributors to the institution’s overall vision. Look beyond the walls of the libraries and becom e actively involved. The implications o f team- based organizations with fewer hierarchical levels are significant. Leaders are mem bers of teams and will be more team-focused and less “autocratic.” Positions on issues and associ­ ated values n eed to be articulated clearly and consistently. Be proactive, not reactive. Self- confidence is essential. Be aware of your abili­ ties, but do not com e across as egotistical. In positions of authority, recall that you’re de­ pendent on the efforts of others. The ability to w ork with colleagues tow ard consensus is particularly important. Shirley Baker, dean of libraries at W ash­ ington University, discussed “Being a Leader Without Being a Director” ( “leading from b e­ low or risking getting fired”). Suggestions for leading from below include: w ork conscien­ tiously w ithout undue concern for personal accolades; know w hen to move ahead and w hen to let go; train staff to be capable of replacing you; be interested and involved in the bigger picture; use the authority associ­ ated with your position (for exam ple, hire others w ho are capable of facilitating change). In organizations, recognize w hat you are able to change and what you are unable to change as this recognition will facilitate efforts to move ahead. The major accomplishments need to be noted in o n e ’s professional vita. Susan Craig, head of the Library of Art & Architecture at the University of Kansas, ex­ plored “Leadership in the Campus Commu­ nity.” She noted that “leadership is like beauty, difficult to define, but you are aware of it w hen you see it.” It includes attributes such as confidence, commitment, charisma, enthu­ siasm, and a sense of vision. As librarians are familiar w ith com m ittee activities and p ro ­ cesses as well as the elements of teamwork, and as they are actively involved in services- related initiatives, they are qualified to be lead­ ers on campus. We need to volunteer and generate a record of service. Serve conscien­ tiously and becom e netw orked in the cam­ pus environment. Elaine Didier, associate dean of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Michi­ gan, exam ined “Leadership, the Role of the Librarian on Campus.” We need to “think glo­ bally” and becom e a citizen of the university, Didier explained. It’s important to think b e­ yond the library. Become familiar with the total cam pus environm ent, including class­ rooms, laboratories, and other facilities. As­ sess the culture o f the organization, includ­ ing processes of decision-making. Volunteer and cultivate a series o f networks, locally and in the profession. Work on a diversified record of experience and skills. Visibility is im por­ tant. Participation generates influence. So, d e­ velop a reputation for getting the job done. Continually refine communication skills. Be proactive. “Just do it.”— Don Frank, Harvard University ■ sions for “Measuring Up! Improving Instruction through Evaluation,” the ACRL Bibliographic Instruction Section (BIS) program scheduled for the 1995 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Topics sought include (but are not limited to): inform al m eth o d s o f evaluation, successful evaluation program s/m eth o d s, unsuccessful evaluation program s/m ethods, using transac­ tion logs or other electronic analysis, ethical issues in evaluation, evaluation of instructors, evaluation o f programs an d /o r courses, evalu­ ation o f point-of-use materials, evaluation of students, position papers—w hy w e should (or shouldn’t) evaluate instruction, assessing out­ com es, u sin g su rv e y re su lts, a n d le sso n s learned. Presentations are 30 minutes and will b e given three times. Proposals are due Janu­ ary 5, 1995, and should include: 1) a working title; 2) a 150-250-word abstract that describes the content o f the presentation; 3) a statement describing the format o f the presentation and the way(s) in w hich the audience will have the opportunity to be involved; and 4) presenta­ tion equipm ent (e.g., audiovisual) needs. Send proposals to: Daniel R. Lee, Head, Circulation Division, Marriott Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112; e-m ail: dlee@ alexandria.lib.utah.edu; (801) 581-8204; fax: (801) 585-3464. Submissions will b e reviewed at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in February 1995 alexandria.lib.utah.edu 5 5 8 / C&RL News and applicants will be notified of the decision by March 15. For questions contact Daniel Lee at the above address or Loretta Rielly at Or­ egon State University: (503) 737-2642; e-mail: riellyl@ccmail.orst.edu. Pauling collection will be on Internet Oregon State University (OSU) is digitizing its collection of papers from two-time Nobel Prize w inner and Oregon native Linus Pauling and his wife, Ava Helen Pauling. The Pauling Col­ lection contains about 150,000 items stored in o v e r 800 archival b o x es. D o cu m en ts are scanned and stored in both a facsimile image of the original document and the extracted text. Researchers can view the two images side-by- side on a single screen and will have the op­ tion of printing, faxing, or downloading the image and text. The system allows for key­ word, easy boolean, and fuzzy w ord searches. For example, if a researcher wants to find all the correspondence between Pauling and Albert Einstein, the name “Einstein” may be entered as a key word. Then the computer will find every piece in the collection that mentions Einstein’s name. “There is no know n collec­ tion in the world that lets a person search for any w ord on any page in the entire collection,” said project coordinator Ramesh Krishnamurthy. Although much of the collection has been digi­ tized and is now available on OSU’s local area network, OSU must resolve copyright issues before it can be m ounted on the Internet as 60% of the collection involves correspondence from other individuals. Krishnamurthy hopes the collection will be available on the Internet by December 1, 1994. ■ v. ni U te St a noger O , m alb enso R de T : it ed cr otoh P Ramesh Krishnamurthy displays Oregon State University’s new imaging and text retrieval project o f Linus Pauling Papers. mailto:riellyl@ccmail.orst.edu